ABIGAIL Witchalls was transferred to a spinal unit for specialist treatment today after the stabbing which left her fighting for her life.

Abigail Witchalls was transferred to a spinal unit for specialist treatment today after the stabbing which left her fighting for her life.

The 26-year-old was left for dead after being stabbed in the back of the neck in a quiet country lane in the village of Little Bookham, Surrey, two weeks ago.

Mrs Witchalls, who was left paralysed in the attack, was transferred today from St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, to the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, Middlesex.

Her condition remained stable, a hospital spokesman said.

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During her two weeks at St George's, officers from the Metropolitan Police and Surrey Police have been guarding entrances to the building to protect the high-profile patient.

Despite her condition, Mrs Witchalls has co-operated with the police inquiry into her attempted murder, relaying a detailed description of her attacker - communicating only through blinks, mouthed words and facial expressions.

Police confirmed earlier today that officers were expected to return to her bedside later this week to continue the complex interview process as well as working on a "CD-fit" image of the man who stabbed her moments after holding the knife to her 21-month-old son Joseph's throat.